79calglass
Cadet
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- Aug 30, 2011
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Hello,
I'm looking to purchase a 1982 70 HP Evinrude.
The owner passed away and the nephew is selling it. The grandpa claims there are 20 hours. Unlikely, but definitely low.
I checked the compression, 150 all three cylinders. Starts, runs, shifts excellent. Pees well.
Two issues:
1. Oil drips from around the prop.
2. The gear oil was clean, like new, very hard to open the screw, so I assume it hasn't been touched in a long time. However, there were some fine metal shards stuck to the screw (magnetized). No water.
3. I can tell it was used in salt water, there is some evidence of corrosion and sand from the ocean. No idea if it was flushed or not, how could I tell? What issues could arise?
Are theses issues significant? Will they be an expensive repair? Or is this normal?
Thanks.
I'm looking to purchase a 1982 70 HP Evinrude.
The owner passed away and the nephew is selling it. The grandpa claims there are 20 hours. Unlikely, but definitely low.
I checked the compression, 150 all three cylinders. Starts, runs, shifts excellent. Pees well.
Two issues:
1. Oil drips from around the prop.
2. The gear oil was clean, like new, very hard to open the screw, so I assume it hasn't been touched in a long time. However, there were some fine metal shards stuck to the screw (magnetized). No water.
3. I can tell it was used in salt water, there is some evidence of corrosion and sand from the ocean. No idea if it was flushed or not, how could I tell? What issues could arise?
Are theses issues significant? Will they be an expensive repair? Or is this normal?
Thanks.